Governor Ivey Extends Statewide Mask Order Until January 22
The statewide mask order that was set to expire this Friday has been extended. Governor Kay Ivey announced the extension this morning in a press conference. The Extended Safer at Home…
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Gov. Ivey to Provide Update to State Mask Ordinance Today at 11 A.M.
Gov. Kay Ivey has scheduled a news conference at 11 a.m. to address the ongoing statewide mask order. The news conference will be carried live on Alabama News Network on TV, our website and mobile app. Joining Gov. Ivey will…
16-Year-Old Charged with 60th Murder of 2020 for City of Montgomery
Montgomery police have made an arrest in an early-morning shooting that left one man dead. Corey Floyd, 16, of Montgomery is charged with Murder in the death of 18-year-old Byron Hicks, also of Montgomery. The shooting occurred around 5:40 am…
Two Bowl Games Happening in The Capital City in December
Two bowl games are coming to town this month: the Camellia and Montgomery Bowls. This is a unique year for The Football Championship Subdivision, or FCS, a part of the NCAA's division 1…
Former Alabama Judge Sentenced to Four Years for Felony Theft
A former Alabama judge who had pleaded guilty to felony ethics charges has been sentenced to four years in prison. A judge on Tuesday sentenced ex-Limestone County District Judge Douglas Patterson. Patterson was ordered to pay nearly $73,000 in restitution,…
Alabama House of Representatives Makes Changes Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
The 105 Member Alabama House of Representatives will use a remote voting system this February to increase social distancing and reduce the number of Representatives on the house floor. Members will…
WANTED: Police Searching for Suspect in Armed Robbery at Montgomery Sex Store
The Montgomery Police Department is currently seeking the identity of a male wanted for Armed Robbery. On Tuesday, October 20, around 3:55 am, Montgomery Police responded to a call of a robbery at the X-Mart Adult Supercenter located in the…
LCSO: Tuskegee Woman Charged with Stabbing, Auburn Man Charged with 3 Counts of Attempted Murder
On November 26, Lee County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the 100 block of Lee Rd. 812 in Opelika in reference to a call regarding multiple vehicles being shot into. Upon arrival, it was determined that a female victim had been stabbed…
Drug Investigation Leads to Opelika Man Being Charged with Sexual Torture of 17-Year-Old Girl
On December 1, Lee County Sheriff’s Investigators arrested Deangelo Labrone Willis, 45, of Opelika on multiple drug charges after conducting a search warrant at his residence located in the 8000 block of Lee Rd. 390 in the Beulah area of…
Alabama State University Releases Spring 2021 Reopening Guidelines for Students
Alabama State University officials have released plans for the reopening of the campus. Titled “ASU Reopening Guide for Faculty, Staff, Students and Visitors,” the document is a comprehensive guide detailing the “new normal” under which the campus will operate in…
Pike Road Elementary Employee Named Secretary of the Year
An employee with Pike Road Schools has a new distinction to add to her name. Summer Rice, secretary at Pike Road Elementary School, was recently named…
Trenholm State Community College Creates New Scholarships for New and Returning Students
To help ease the financial burdens many students and families may be facing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Trenholm State Community College (TSCC) is offering Community Opportunity Scholarships for the Spring 2021 semester. The financial awards will cover…
Pike Road Schools Hiring Additional Teachers and Staff for Second Semester of School Year
The Pike Road Schools board recently approved the hire of additional teachers and staff. They will be hiring teachers for the second semester of the school year due to increased student enrollment and teachers' expanded role due to COVID. The…
Montgomery Police Investigating Deadly Woodley Square Shooting
Montgomery police are investing a shooting in the 4300 block of Woodley Square. At the scene police found a male victim with a fatal gunshot wound. The victim was identified as Byron Hicks, 18, of Montgomery. The shooting occurred…
Huntsville School System Reopens After Cyberattack
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) - Students have returned to class in one of Alabama's largest school systems after a cyberattack that shut down the system last week. Huntsville city school students still don't have access to computers, because of that, teachers…
Man Killed in Georgia Was Wanted in Alabama Police Chase
A man found shot to death in Georgia has been identified as the person who fled after a long police chase on Alabama highways. The police chief in Oxford, Alabama, on Monday, said officers had identified 46-year-old Matthew William Loyd…
Ex-state Sen. Ward Sworn in as Head of Alabama Parole Agency
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Longtime state legislator Cam Ward has been sworn in as director of the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles. Gov. Kay Ivey appointed Ward and administered the…
COVID-19 Forces Closure of Elmore County District Attorney's Office
The Elmore County District Attorney's Office was closed starting today after several employees tested positive for COVID-19. Officials say those employees will be isolated. The office has been cleaned. Right now, the office is expected to reopen Wednesday, but it…
Montgomery County Sheriff Derrick Cunningham Named YMCA Man of the Year
Montgomery County Sheriff Derrick Cunningham has been named the 2020 YMCA Man of the Year. Cunningham has served as a dedicated YMCA member for many years. He is currently active on…
Montgomery Rotary Club Presents "Service Above Self" Award to Alabama High School Athlete
The Montgomery Rotary Club has presented its annual Bubba Trotman "Service Above Self" Award to an outstanding Alabama high school athlete for outstanding performance on the football field and beyond. This year's…
Alabama Sets New Record for Coronavirus Hospitalizations
Alabama has set a new record of more than 2,000 COVID-19 patients in state hospitals. State numbers show that 2,079 patients were in the hospital Monday. Dr. Don Williamson is the former state health officer who now heads the Alabama…
Montgomery Announces Multi-Million Dollar Investment in City's Transit System
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed announced a multi-million dollar investment in the city's public transportation system. The money is coming from the CARES Act that was passed in March of…
Salvation Army of Montgomery Still Searching for Bell Ringers
The Salvation Army of Montgomery still has a big need for volunteers to ring the bells for its annual Red Kettle Campaign. Lt. Tonya Farrington told Alabama News Network that they have 47 locations they would like to cover, but…
New episode of Big Sky on ABC32 12/08/20
“Unfinished Business” – Unsatisfied with the investigation now that the girls’ disappearance has made headlines, Cassie and Jenny take things into their own hands, tapping into their individual strengths to make headway in the case. Meanwhile, Legarski attempts to keep…
Land Deal to Open Public Access to Mobile Waterfront
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) - Alabama's port city has long lacked public access to much of its waterfront because of shipping wharves and industry along the Mobile River and Mobile Bay. A new deal could open up more space for residents…
